Home News Nigerian Policeman ‘Mistakenly’ Shoots Colleague in Plateau State
NewsSecurity

Nigerian Policeman ‘Mistakenly’ Shoots Colleague in Plateau State

594
Nigerian Policeman 'Mistakenly' Shoots Colleague in Plateau State

 

An officer of the Nigerian Police Force has accidentally shot his colleague, Tanko Emmanuel, now deceased in Plateau State.

The incident occurred on Wednesday around Terminus, Ahmadu Bello Way in Jos, as the officers were deployed to the scene to enforce clear passage for road users.

According to Sahara Reporters, an eyewitness revealed that one Inspector, Haruna, led the team. At the scene, arguments ensued with a civilian, and one of the officers accidentally fired a shot that killed Officer Emmanuel.

May Almighty God give his family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss, and may the Almighty Allah continue to protect security operatives from catastrophic incidents like this,” the eyewitness said.

With the officer reported dead, the Nigerian Police Force lost one of its own.

 

Meanwhile, the nature of the road is a busy business route with retail businesses, as satellite images have shown.

Read more on how Nigerian Police officer dragged steering with an Uber Driver, here.

About The Author

Written by
Mayowa Durosinmi

M. Durosinmi is a West Africa Weekly investigative reporter covering Politics, Human Rights, Health, and Security in West Africa and the Sahel Region

Related Articles

AgricultureBusinessNews

Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Shipments Face Mass Rejections Over Poor Quality

Côte d’Ivoire shippers are rejecting a large percentage of cocoa beans arriving...

News

CNPC Defies Niger Junta, Continues Oil Exports Amid Dispute

China’s state-owned oil giant CNPC has continued crude oil exports from Niger...

Human RightsNewsWorld

U.S. Senate Bill Seeks to Sanction Nigerian Officials Over Blasphemy Laws

A new bill pending in the United States Senate is seeking to...

NewsSports

How Nigeria Snatched World Cup Playoff Spot Despite Fewer Raw Points

The Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs sent...